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Five must see games for Florida Football fans during the bye week

Just because the Gators are not playing doesn't mean there isn't football worth watching

By Benjamin Henderson

Sep 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart is pulled off the field during the third quarter of the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Tanner Pearson-Imagn Images
Sep 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart is pulled off the field during the third quarter of the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Tanner Pearson-Imagn Images / Tanner Pearson-Imagn Images
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It's the first of two bye weeks for Florida Football, and for at least one week, the Gators can not lose.

Right?

You know what, don't answer that.

But, there is plenty of good football on today and here are five games Gator fans should keep their eye on this Saturday.

Kentucky at Ole Miss - 12 PM - ABC

As Gator fans dream of a new coach and keep trying to decipher the troll jobs of Lane Kiffin, the Rebels are 16.5 point favorites against Kentucky. While Florida fans will take notice of what a fun an innovative offense looks like, most will also keep an eye on Kentucky since the Wildcats are one of only two games left on Florida's schedule where the Gators are favored according to the ESPN FPI.

USF at Tulane - 12 PM - ESPNU

Another coach on the radar of Gator fans is Alex Golesh, who presents a no excuses style for the Bulls. Some fans started to get their hopes up when USF played Miami, but a second-half collapse has soured that train for now. What fans also want to see is if USF can actually put four quarters together, something that has been a struggle against non Power Four opponents.

Colorado at UCF - 3:30 PM - FOX

Florida's opponent, coming out of the bye week, has Big Noon Kickoff in town in addition to the Deion Sanders Show. Love them or hate them, and we are not fans, Colorado somehow has always found a way to be must see TV. But just as relevant for Florida fans will be to see their defensive approach against UCF and whether or not the Gators should copy it.

Georgia at Alabama - 7:30 PM - ABC

Forget being a Florida fan; if you are just a fan of college football, this is a must-see game on Saturday. The winner of this game can essentially book a ticket to the college football playoff, while the loser will still be in good shape but with work still to do. Betting odds have been swaying back and forth on this one as no one has a good handle on who will actually win.

Oregon at UCLA - 11 PM - FOX

Pac-12 After Dark lives, just now it's in the Big Ten. Oregon is favored by 25.5, so Gator fans might not make it to the end of this one. But Dan Lanning is another name fans keep placing on their wish list, even if it feels like a wish.

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